PRODUCE PRODUCE 2ND RANCHO SAN MIGUEL CHEROKEE LANE LODI #22

Job Title: Produce2nd 

Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site 

Reports To: Manager, Produce 

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time 

Exemption Type:Non-Exempt 

Travel Required: No 

Wage Scale: SkilledLevelII 

Updated:07/28/2024 

Job Summary: 

The Produce 2ndassiststhe Produce Manager in overseeing the department's operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service. 

Essential Functions of the Position: 

• Assist the Produce teamin managing and supervising the department, including scheduling, training, ordering, overseeing sweep logs, and all administrative and operational department tasks. 

• Supervise and train the Produce team. 

• Verify produce vendor invoices, checking for product quality and accuracy of quantity. 

• Assistin ordering and maintaininginventory control to ensure freshness, product quality, and turnover, maximizing salesand minimizingshrinkageor loss to the company. 

• Ensure that damaged product is correctlyaccounted for and disposed of. 

• Carry out merchandising plans approved by produce department management to maximize profitability and meet customer demands. 

• Follow approved procedures for receiving products, pricing, and restocking merchandise displays to ensure quality protection, image accuracy, and product rotation. 

• Ensure all products are correctlytrimmed and attractively presented, with pre-packed items providing adequate allowances for tare weights or shrinkage. 

• Conduct regularly scheduled inspections of all produce products for freshness and visual appeal, culling products to maintainan image of freshness and quality. 

• Follow department sanitary procedures and standards, including assisting in maintainingdepartment sweep logs. 

• Alert department and store management of any maintenance, refrigeration, equipment malfunctions or concerns. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge: 

• Advanced knowledgeof produce products and department operations. 

• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management. 

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling. 

Skills: 

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and training skills. 

• Excellent customer service. 

• Strongproblem-solving and decision-making skills. 

• Proficient in inventory management. 

• Strong organizational and time management skills. 

• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members. 

Abilities: 

• Ability to manage and motivate a team.  

• Ability to handle complex operational issues. 

• Ability to analyze and improve sales and profitability. 

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling. 

• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities. 

• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations. 

• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience. 

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts. 

• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequentlyand up to 50 pounds occasionally. 

• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products. 

• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects. 

• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members. 

• Move quickly and efficiently to assistcustomers and manage workload. 

• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Work Conditions: 

• Work Hours: Vary, with availability requiredon weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees. 

• Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled,with adequate lighting and ventilation.Relatively dampor humid conditions,including wet or slippery floor surfaces. 

• Primary Work Stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.